Family of man killed in Jeffersonville shooting speaks out

The sister of a man shot to death in Jeffersonville said police are looking for a second suspect.

The first suspect, 28-year-old Antonio Walker, appeared in court Wednesday afternoon and will be charged with murder in connection with the death of 25-year-old Paris Hamilton.

Hamilton's sister, Erica Hamilton, said hours before she lost her brother to violence, he told her he didn't expect to live long.

"My brother was shot five times. He was shot once and he was laying on the floor and shot four more times," said Erica Hamilton.

Erica Hamilton was at the French Quarter Apartments in Jeffersonville shortly after her brother had been gunned down. She said he was with three others in one of the units and had gone there to borrow money.

"(Somebody) said something to Paris about him being a snitch or petty," said Erica Hamilton.

A probable-cause affidavit said Walker, who was apprehended a short distance from the scene, admitted to the shooting.

"Antonio Walker was brought up today and apprised his rights. He was scheduled for a pre-trial. The judge wants him held on no bond. Tomorrow, the prosecutor will file a formal charge of murder," said Clark County prosecutor Jeremy Mull.

Erica Hamilton said her brother didn't belong at the French Quarter Apartments and should have been miles away.

"He was a good-hearted brother. He had his problems. He was on house arrest. He had a long history. He was trying to change his life," said Erica Hamilton.

Paris Hamilton, the father of two girls and stepfather to another girl, was due in court on cocaine charges next month.

Because of his background, his sister said no one wanted to give him a full time job. She is now hoping her brother's death sends a message.

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